The 2004-05 campaign delivered a triumphant return to glory for Benfica as Os Encarnados clinched their 31st Primeira Liga title, ending an emotional 11-year drought. Under the guidance of veteran manager Giovanni Trapattoni, the side battled through one of the league's most competitive seasons. Leading the charge was the talismanic captain Simão Sabrosa, whose 15 league goals proved decisive in a dramatic, hard-fought campaign that went down to the final matchday. This historic victory secured the long-awaited Scudetto and remains a definitive chapter in the club's modern history.